Landesa will host its annual fundraising event, Seed the Change, on March 4, 2026, to celebrate International Women’s Day and spotlight the Year of the Woman Farmer, featuring a panel discussion, musical performance, and emcee, to address the critical connection between women’s land rights and climate justice.
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AG Brown Sues Two Major Gambling Apps
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown filed a lawsuit against digital gaming companies Playtika and Aristocrat, alleging they operate illegal gambling applications that have taken over $225 million from Washington residents since September 2020.
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7th Annual BOBE Symposium Honors Those Who Refuse To Look Away
The 7th Annual Black-Owned Business Excellence (BOBE) Symposium honored six individuals and businesses for their leadership, resilience, and community impact, and presented the Elijah L. Lewis “Boundless Advocate” Award to Ahndrea Blue for her work providing meals to families in need.
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King County Launches New Electric Bus Fleet Focused On Clean Transit And Operator Safety
King County Metro has unveiled a new fleet of battery-electric buses, designed to reduce emissions, improve operator safety, and provide service to south King County neighborhoods most impacted by air pollution.
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Wilson Unveils Zoning Proposal To Expand Housing Near Transit And Urban Centers
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released the second of four zoning packages to expand housing options in designated growth areas, increase affordability, and meet growing demand across Seattle neighborhoods.
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City Of Seattle Awards Nearly $1 Million To Support Environmental Justice Projects
The City of Seattle has awarded $934,616 in Environmental Justice Fund grants to 12 community-based organizations to support climate resilience and environmental health projects across the city, with a focus on communities most affected by environmental and climate injustice.
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Wilson Announces Steps To Shield Seattle From Federal Immigration Enforcement
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has announced a series of actions to protect residents from potential increases in federal immigration enforcement activity, including updating SPD protocols, investing $4 million in immigrant defense and support, and issuing an executive order banning civil immigration enforcement on city property.
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County Council To Vote On Motion Calling For Guardrails On ICE Funding
The King County Council is set to vote on a motion to restrict immigration enforcement by the Department of Homeland Security, urging federal lawmakers to place guardrails on funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
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Federal Judge Rules U.S. DOT Illegally Withheld $1 Billion In EV Charging Funds
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Transportation unlawfully withheld approximately $1 billion in electric vehicle charging infrastructure funding from 20 states and the District of Columbia, marking a victory for a coalition of states co-led by Washington, California, and Colorado.
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BOBE Symposium Brings Black Entrepreneurs, Capital Leaders, and Policymakers Together
The 7th Annual Black-Owned Business Excellence (BOBE) Symposium is taking place at the Seattle Public Library, offering small business owners, founders, and early-stage entrepreneurs practical workshops, funding pathways, and insights into policy frameworks to promote long-term sustainability and business survival.
